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July 16, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, sec. 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (non-union Town employees), to approve executive...
Motion to enter executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, sec. 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (non-union Town employees), to approve executive session minutes, to allow Elaine Lazarus to participate in the executive session, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session
From the minutes
“motion to enter executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, sec. 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (non-union Town employees), to approve executive session minutes, to allow Elaine Lazarus to participate in the executive session, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch. ROLL CALL: Brian Herr-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: 1) Authorize the Town Manager to sign an amendment to the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition Intermunicipal...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: 1) Authorize the Town Manager to sign an amendment to the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition Intermunicipal Agreement to change the lead community from Spencer to Shrewsbury; and 2) Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lisandra Mooney-Sanchez, Administrative Assistant, DPW; Shanyn Dunn, Payroll Manager; and Sarah Nordstrom, Benefits Administrator
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: 1) Authorize the Town Manager to sign an amendment to the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition Intermunicipal Agreement to change the lead community from Spencer to Shrewsbury; and 2) Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lisandra Mooney-Sanchez, Administrative Assistant, DPW; Shanyn Dunn, Payroll Manager; and Sarah Nordstrom, Benefits Administrator. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Boards, Committees, Commissions and Officials
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: James Burton to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, term expires 6/30/27 Karen Mulik and Bob...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: James Burton to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, term expires 6/30/27 Karen Mulik and Bob Levenson to the Personnel Committee, terms expire 6/30/27 Nancy Peters to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expires 6/30/27
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: James Burton to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, term expires 6/30/27 Karen Mulik and Bob Levenson to the Personnel Committee, terms expire 6/30/27 Nancy Peters to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expires 6/30/27 Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Gale Levine, Paula Haas and Nancy Drawe as full members of the Council on Aging to terms expiring 6/30/2027, and to appoint Sandra Story as an associate member of the Council on Aging to a...
To appoint Gale Levine, Paula Haas and Nancy Drawe as full members of the Council on Aging to terms expiring 6/30/2027, and to appoint Sandra Story as an associate member of the Council on Aging to a term expiring 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Gale Levine, Paula Haas and Nancy Drawe as full members of the Council on Aging to terms expiring 6/30/2027, and to appoint Sandra Story as an associate member of the Council on Aging to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Appoint Judith Pitasi, Jane Goodman, Alex Danahy, Craig Gormley, Chuck Wallace, Jacques Leduc, and Jean Cann to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Judith Pitasi, Jane Goodman, Alex Danahy, Craig Gormley, Chuck Wallace, Jacques Leduc, and Jean Cann to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Judith Pitasi, Jane Goodman, Alex Danahy, Craig Gormley, Chuck Wallace, Jacques Leduc, and Jean Cann to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint the following Town Department representatives to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025: Police Department: Joseph Bennett, Fire Department: Gary Daugherty, School Department:...
To appoint the following Town Department representatives to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025: Police Department: Joseph Bennett, Fire Department: Gary Daugherty, School Department: Tim Persson, Dept. of Public Works: Mike Mansir
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following Town Department representatives to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025: Police Department: Joseph Bennett, Fire Department: Gary Daugherty, School Department: Tim Persson, Dept. of Public Works: Mike Mansir. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Peter LaGoy to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Peter LaGoy to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Peter LaGoy to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Select Board Chair's designee on the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board, which is a one year term
To appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Select Board Chair's designee on the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board, which is a one year term
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Select Board Chair's designee on the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board, which is a one year term. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Appoint the following Traffic Constables to terms expiring 6/30/2027: Stephen Buckley, Robert Caron, Shannon Casey, Carmen Cifuentes, Nicole Corsi, Kiley Davis, Sara Jordan, Patrick O'Brien,...
To appoint the following Traffic Constables to terms expiring 6/30/2027: Stephen Buckley, Robert Caron, Shannon Casey, Carmen Cifuentes, Nicole Corsi, Kiley Davis, Sara Jordan, Patrick O'Brien, Philip Powers, Ryan Reilly, Kevin Riess Jr., Robert Savolt, John Shea, John Sheridan, Brenda Stanley
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint the following Traffic Constables to terms expiring 6/30/2027: Stephen Buckley, Robert Caron, Shannon Casey, Carmen Cifuentes, Nicole Corsi, Kiley Davis, Sara Jordan, Patrick O'Brien, Philip Powers, Ryan Reilly, Kevin Riess Jr., Robert Savolt, John Shea, John Sheridan, Brenda Stanley. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Ken Clark as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Ken Clark as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Ken Clark as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the following Town Manager appointments; terms expiring 6/30/2025: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow
To confirm the following Town Manager appointments; terms expiring 6/30/2025: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the following Town Manager appointments; terms expiring 6/30/2025: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the necessary documents to renew the Town's membership in the Central Mass. Law Enforcement Council
To authorize the Town Manager to execute the necessary documents to renew the Town's membership in the Central Mass. Law Enforcement Council
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to authorize the Town Manager to execute the necessary documents to renew the Town's membership in the Central Mass. Law Enforcement Council. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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